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About the Dufour 530

The Dufour 530 is the crown of the range — a 53-foot flagship that combines long-distance blue-water capability with the interior refinement of a luxury yacht. Designed for experienced sailors who demand both performance and comfort, the 530 is equally at home crossing oceans as it is hosting premium charter guests in the Adriatic.

Felci Yacht Design's hull is their most ambitious in the Dufour range — a powerful, stable platform with deep ballast and a sophisticated keel design that delivers remarkable pointing ability and composure in heavy weather. The 530 is a genuine passage-maker that inspires confidence in any sea state.

The interior is nothing short of spectacular. The full-beam owner's suite features an island double bed, dedicated dressing area, and a bathroom that rivals boutique hotel standards. Available in up to six-cabin configurations, the 530 adapts from a luxurious owner's yacht to a high-revenue charter platform commanding premium rates throughout the season. For the discerning investor-owner, the Dufour 530 represents the pinnacle of the charter investment proposition.

  • Felci Yacht Design's most ambitious hull — powerful, stable, and confident in any sea state
  • 4 to 6-cabin configurations covering owner, charter, and maximum-capacity layouts
  • CE Category A (Ocean) certified for unrestricted offshore passage
  • Volvo Penta D2-75 engine with 350 L fuel capacity for genuine long-range autonomy
  • Full-beam owner's suite with island bed, walk-in dressing area, and boutique-standard en-suite
  • 700 L freshwater tank and comprehensive domestic systems for extended blue-water passages

Choose Your Configuration

4-Cabin Owner's

4-Cabin Owner's

4 cabins · 3 heads

Palatial full-beam owner's suite with dressing area, separate nav station, and independent crew cabin aft.

5-Cabin Charter

5-Cabin Charter

5 cabins · 3 heads

Optimised charter layout with premium guest cabins and excellent revenue potential.

6-Cabin Maximum

6-Cabin Maximum

6 cabins · 4 heads

Maximum capacity configuration for highest charter revenue per week.

Key Features

Flagship Performance
The largest and most powerful Felci hull in the range — 134 m² total sail area delivers exhilarating performance with commanding stability.
Full-Beam Owner's Suite
Island bed, walk-in dressing area, and boutique-standard en-suite bathroom. A private retreat that rivals the finest hotel suites afloat.
Ocean Passage Maker
CE Category A with 700 L water and 350 L fuel for genuine autonomy. Built to cross oceans with confidence and comfort.
Premium Charter Asset
Commands the highest weekly rates in the Dufour charter fleet. A flagship that attracts premium guests and maximises revenue.
Crew-Ready
Independent crew cabin aft with separate access — essential for skippered charters and professional crew operation.
Investment Grade
Flagship models hold value and generate the strongest absolute charter returns. The pinnacle of the Dufour investment proposition.

General Specification

Overall length (LOA)16.2 m (53 ft 2 in)
Waterline length (LWL)14.8 m
Beam5 m (16 ft 5 in)
Draft (standard)2.40 m
Draft (shallow)2.05 m
Displacement15,200 kg
Ballast4,100 kg
Air draught24.6 m
EngineVolvo Penta D2-75 (75 hp)
Fuel tank350 L
Water tank700 L
Sail area (main)72 m²
Sail area (genoa)62 m²
Cabins4 – 6
Heads3
CE CategoryA (Ocean) · Max 14 persons

The dream is the point. The numbers just have to behave.

Projected charter performance for a Dufour 530 operating in the Croatian Adriatic under Angelina Yachtcharter management. Weekly rates reflect current Adriatic market levels; income for any specific yacht is modelled individually in its feasibility study — not a fleet average.

Weekly charter rate
€8,500
Average weekly rate · high season
Season weeks
~18
Core charter season · May to October
Ownership
Hassle-free
Berth, maintenance, crew and bookings — we run her
Your weeks
Yours
Owner weeks reserved in every season — sail her when you choose
Feasibility study
Per-yacht
Multi-year cash-flow model — not a generic average
VAT refund
25%
Croatian VAT refund on yacht purchase
Income from
Y1
Revenue generation from first operating season
Exit
Planned
A priced exit in every year of the plan — never locked in

Projections based on Angelina Yachtcharter fleet data and current market rates. Actual results vary by season, booking platform, personal use weeks, and market conditions. Complete VAT refund on purchase price through commercial charter use via Croatian d.o.o. This is not a financial projection or guarantee of returns. How we calculate these.

Dufour 530 Yachts In Stock

Pre-Owned

Dufour 530 “Dreamweaver”

2024 · 7 cabins · Sukosan

€379.800
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